Young Hearts Theatre, Inc

 Board of Directors August 2014 - July 2015

President - Willa Fougnie
Email:  willa-emilfougnie@twc.com
Home: (502) 245-1498

Vice President - Ann Wolf
Home: (502) 458-3304

Secretary - Carol Fessler
Email: BenCarolFessler@yahoo.com
Home: (502) 241-9519 

Treasurer - Joyce Miller
Email: milljoy@bellsouth.net
Home: (502) 228-0953

Board Member – Jerry Potter
Email: ghpotter1959@yahoo.com
Home: (502) 741-7544 

Board Member - Don Schlader
Email: drschlader@gmail.com
Home: (502) 245-8002 

Board Member - Jan Howard
Email: JLSCH3@yahoo.com
Home: (502) 895-2325

Board Member - Jim Galloway
Email:  jimg31347@yahoo.com
Home: (502) 426-4310  Cell: (502) 930-2342 

Board Member - Jack Francis
Email:  JackFrancis@bellsouth.net
Home: (502) 451-8611  Cell: (502) 386-3856

Board Member - Claudette Schlader
Email:  claudette0530@gmail.com
Cell: (502) 216-7553

Board Member - Marion Louden
Email: marion.louden@insightbb.com
Home: (502) 749-0264

Board Member Emeritus - Eloise Terry

Young Hearts Theatre

Young Hearts Theatre, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization was founded in 1979 by Eloise Terry, a retired internationally known professional Adagio dancer and a local TV performer. Young Hearts is designed to provide retired professional and non-professional performers the opportunity to  contribute to the community and satisfy their desire to remain active in the performing arts.

As a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization, Young Hearts will never charge for any of their shows, but donations are always heartily welcomed. To join Young Hearts Theatre you must be age 60 or over and audition at the published audition dates prior to rehearsals for the show. Singers, actors, dancers, and back-stage helpers are always needed. Young Hearts produces two major original shows each year (a Spring and a Fall Show) as well as performing "Mini-Shows" for various clubs, organizations, assisted living and nursing facilities between their productions.

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2014 YHT CHRISTMAS PARTY

WHEN?    December 18, 2014

WHERE?   Owl Creek Country Club

WHAT?    Luncheon and Party

The Young Hearts Christmas Luncheon and Party was held at Owl Creek
Country Club again this year. Thank you, Bill Ryan, for helping make this
happen. Below are some pictures taken at the Luncheon and with everyone
gathered around the piano, with Faye Cornish accompaniment, to enter the
Christmas season doing what Young Hearts does best - singing and spending
time with friends.

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 2014 Fall Production

"The Frisky Fifties"

Written and Directed by: Willa Fougnie

Louisville, KY (September 25-28, 2014)

The show will be performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington
Road, Louisville KY 40206 on September 25, 27, and 28 at 2:00
pm and Friday September 26 at 7:00 pm. The theatre entrance/exit has
convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring
assistance, along with ample nearby parking.

Please direct questions to 502-245-1498 or to Don Schlader, Young Hearts Theatre Publicity, @
(502) 245-8002, or by email @ drschlader@gmail.com.

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2014 Spring Production
"USA, We Love You"
Directed by:  Richard Ray 
Written & Directed by: Claudette Schlader
Accompaniment by:  Shirley Hawkes

Louisville, KY (April 3-6, 2014) – It is time to go back to our roots and remember our heritage and Richard Ray and Claudette Schlader have created a performance that will do just that.

Young Hearts Theatre is presenting their 2014 Spring Show, “USA, We Love You”, a patriotic reflection of our great American Heritage.  It covers our great country’s history from the early revolutionary days to the present time with heart lifting patriotic music and humor.  

The 2014 Spring Show, “USA, We Love You” will be directed by Richard Ray and Claudette Schlader. The show will be performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville KY 40206 on April 3^rd , 5^th and 6^th at 2:00 pm and Friday April 4^th at 7:00 pm.  The theatre entrance/exit has convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring assistance, along with ample nearby parking.

Please direct questions to Don Schlader, Young Hearts Publicity, @ (502) 245-8002, or by email @ drschlader@gmail.com.

"USA, We Love You" Young Hearts Theatre Cast Photo

"USA, We Love You" Rockerettes Photo

 

"USA, We Love You"  Cast Photos in Costume

 Backstage waiting for the Opening performance and the cast is ready:

Ann Wolf and David Sparks

Arla Nesbitt, Joyce Miller, and Pat Johnson

Ben and Carol Fessler

Bob Dermody

Bob Dermody and Anne Nichol

David Sparks

David Sparks and Anne Nichol

Gayle Raizor

George Yeager

Jack Francis

John Martin

John Mullins

Julie Metzler and Phyllis Florence

Julie Metzler and Ben Fessler

Marie Broadhurst and Barbara Good

Mike Dawson

Nancy Williams and George Yeager

Richard Ray

Rosemary Bott

David Sparks in costume for "Honey Bun"

The following photos were taken during the performance of "USA, We Love You" from the opening with Speaker C. Eugene Stickler to the Curtain Call.

USA, We Love You - ACT ONE

Speaker - C. Eugene Stickler

The Egg   - Jack Francis/Don Schlader/Ben Fessler

Drummers   - Hayden Fuller & Don Harris

Yankee Doodle  - CAST

 Virginia Reel  - CAST

The Dying Red Coat - George Yeager

 

The Battle of New Orleans   - John Martin/Mike Dawson

The Battle of New Orleans - Cast

The Battle of New Orleans - Cast & Alligator (Anne Nichol)

Stouthearted Men - Bob Dermody

Stouthearted Men - Bob Dermody/Men
 

My Country Tis of Thee  - Anne Nichols/Arla Nesbit/Faye Cornish/Joyce Miller

Skit - Scarlet & Rhett  - Barbara Cebe/Bob Dermody
Rhett Butler Singing "A Pretty Girl is Like a Melody"

 

Skit - Scarlet & Rhett  - Barbara Cebe/Bob Dermody

When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Julie Metzler/Barbara Good/CAST

When Johnny Comes Marching Home - Julie Metzler/Barbara Good/CAST

An America Trilogy  - CAST

Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance – Richard Ray/Bob Dermody

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy  - Rockerettes

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy  - Rockerettes

It’s A Long Long Way To Tipperary - John Mullins/David Sparks

 Gee Ma, I Wanna Go Home - Phyllis Florence/Julie Metzler/Faye Cornish/Arla Nesbit/
Nancy Williams/Women

Gee Ma, I Wanna Go Home - Phyllis Florence/Julie Metzler/Faye Cornish/Arla Nesbit/
Nancy Williams/Women

America For Me - Gayle Raizor

America For Me - Gayle Raizor

The Patriotic Medley - Women

The Patriotic Medley - Marine Corp, Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Air Force

You're A Grand Old Flag - John Martin

Over There  - Pat Johnson /Anna Lee DuPont

I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy  - John Mullins/Phyllis Florence/CAST

I’m A Yankee Doodle Dandy  - John Mullins/Phyllis Florence/CAST

Marching Along Together   - Sherry Butler /CAST

Marching Along Together   - Sherry Butler /CAST

USA, We Love You - ACT TWO
Gabby Gossip at WART Radio - C. Eugene Stickler

Miss Rarely Offkey - America The Beautiful  - Carol Fessler

Praise the Lord And Pass The Ammunition - CAST

Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody

Skit - Drafted - Ann Wolf/Ben Fessler/Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/ DonSchlader/ DavidSparks/ Anne Nichols/Nancy Williams
Cleaning Lady - Ann Wolf/Jack Francis

Mail Call - Postman Ben Fessler

"I'VE BEEN DRAFTED!" Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/Don Schlader/David Sparks; Postman Ben

This is the Army - Jack Francis/Mike Dawson/Don Schlader/David Sparks

Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning - Jack Francis

This Is Worth Fighting For - Mike Dawson/David Sparks

I’ll Be Home For Christmas  - Don Schlader

Squawk - Pilot and Maintenance - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody

Can-Can   - Rockerettes

 

How You Gonna Keep Them Down on The Farm - Ann Wolf

Hula Dance   - Joyce Miller

Honey Bun - Pat Johnson/CAST

Gabby Gossip at WART Radio - C. Eugene Stickler

The Headaches - From Taps Til Reveille/I'll Pray For You
Ann Wolf/Faye Cornish/Sherry Butler/Gayle Raizor

Miss Noit All - I’ll Walk Alone - Marie Broadhurst

Gabby Gossip with Heckyl and Jeckyl - C. Eugene Stickler/Richard Ray/Bob Dermody

Heckyl and Jeckyl - Army Always Get First Choice - Richard Ray/Bob Dermody

Gabby Gossip and Miss Kissen Tell - Gene Stickler and Rosemary Bott

Miss Kissen Tell - Till Then - Rosemary Bott

Pork and Beans - This is The Lighthouse - Ben Fessler/Mike Dawson

Dancing at the USO - CAST

Any Bonds Today - Nancy Williams/Barbara Cebe/Julie Metzler
 

I’ll Be Seeing You - Carol Fessler and Ben Fessler

Kate Smith - God Bless America - Sherry Butler/CAST

Ballad of the Green Berets - John Mullins/CAST

This is My Country - CAST

Veteran Recognition - Korea: Don Schlader/John Mullins/Ben Fessler/Bob Dermody

Veteran Recognition - Vietnam: Jack Francis/John Mullins

God Bless the USA - Anne Nichol/Arla Nesbit/CAST

CURTAIN CALL

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2013 Fall Production

“All Around Broadway” Musical Revue

Devised and Directed by:  Alan Weller
Accompaniment by:  Shirley Hawkes

(September 26-29, 2013) – Broadway New York, and Times Square, are exhilarating places to be, and particularly just before ‘ShowTime’ at all the theaters in that area. There is always an exciting atmosphere among show goers, as they jostle one another on the narrow sidewalks, to get to their theater in time for the show.

Young Hearts Theatre is presenting their production of the musical revue, “All Around Broadway”, devised and directed by Alan Weller, which explores musical theatre over the past 75 years, with familiar music, song and comedy from memorable Broadway shows, designed to provide nostalgic, fast moving entertainment for both the young and older.

The 2013 Fall Show, "All Around Broadway" will be performed at the Ursuline Arts Center, 3105 Lexington Road, Louisville KY 40206 on September 26, 28, 29 at 2:00 pm and September 27 at 7:00 pm. The theatre entrance/exit has convenient handicapped access and a drop-off point for those requiring assistance, along with ample nearby parking.
 

"All Around Broadway" Young Hearts Theatre Cast

"All Around Broadway" Rockerettes Dancers

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 2013 Eloise Terry Scholarship Recipients with YHT President, Jerry Potter

Standing Left to Right: Caylynn Brewer(age 13) guitar; Irena Fletcher
(age 9) piano; Aeris Asantewa (age 6) ballet II;  President, Jerry Potter

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2013 Spring Show:  "The Church at Hidden Creek"

The members of the Church at Hidden Creek are trying to hold services even as they search for that “perfect” preacher. The search continues through mishaps, plots to raise money and some very improbable situations. A “laugh-out-loud” comedy with lots of jokes, dances and songs.

The Church: Young Hearts Theatre Cast

 

The Church: Rockerettes Dancers

 

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2012 Fall Show:  "Jubilee: A Country/Gospel Show"

"Jubilee" is a two-act show highlighting our favorite country and gospel music. Numerous songs and productions numbers include some old time favorites: Stand By Your Man, Walking After Midnight, Boot Scootin' Boogie, Your Cheatin; Heart, I'll Fly Away, Precious Lord Take My Hand, and Amazing Grace. It will be a toe-tappin', hand-clappin' presentation of country and gospel music to reach your heart and soul.

Jubilee:  Young Hearts Theatre Cast

Jubilee:  The Rockerettes

Jubilee:  The Buckeroos

Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund

On Saturday, April 14, 2012, Young Hearts Theatre Group presented a donation to Sacred Hearts School for the Arts to initiate the establishment of the Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund. The scholarship fund commemorates the Founder of Young Hearts Theater, Eloise Terry, and will be managed by Sacred Heart School for the Art. The Fund will provide a scholorship to be awarded to a student of the arts in the Louisville KY area. Tax deductible donations to the fund may be made through Young Hearts Theatre. The following pictures were taken at the reception on April 14, 2012:

April 14, 2012: Eloise Terry Scholarship Fund Presentation

Center: Eloise Terry, Founder of Young Hearts Theater, Inc, with members of the Young Hearts Theater Board, David Thurmond, Executive Director of School for the Arts, and a student in the Arts Program.

 

April 14, 2012, ETSF Reception: Eloise Terry, David Thurmond, and Young Hearts Theater long time patrons  (foreground left to right) Lillian Riggs, Lillian Brewer, Willa Fougnie, Barbara Cebe, Irene Lttrell.

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2012 Spring Show
"Of Trains 'n' Things"
Written, directed, & choreographed by: Willa L Fougnie  
Accompanied by: Pat Cole

 

"Of Trains 'n' Things" Cast Photo: 

  "Of Trains 'n' Things" Rockerettes:

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Thanks to Courier Journal photos, let's take a short walk through some Scenes from Of Trains 'n' Things on April 12, 2012.

Hobo Scene 1936 Era - Opens as Carol Fessler, Don Schlader, Nikki Potter, Jerry Potter, and Jerry Peake sit by the fireside Waiting for a Train

King of the Road - John Mullins, Ben Fessler, and Don Schlader perform in a scene using broom sticks as props

The Rockerettes  dance to 'Tuxedo Junction' during a scene that mimics a busy railroad station in 1936

 

David Sparks and Barbara Cebe sing If I Knew You Were Comin  I'd Have Baked A Cake as other passengers wait to board their train

 

Anne Nichol sings Sentimental Journey with the women cast

 Willa Fougnie sings Blues in the Night cause she waiting for that man that just didn't show.

John Mullins and Lil Riggs dancing to Choo Choo Cha Boogie

Cast members get caught up with John and Lil's dance to Choo Choo Cha' Boogie

Jim Galloway and Cast members sing Chattanooga Choo-Choo

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"I Do! I Do!" arranged by Pat Cole for Brentwood TN 50th Anniversary Celebration

Youngest couple - Vanessa Clemmons & Jack Francis - "I Do! I Do!", "I Love My Wife", "Something Has Changed", "Love Isn't Everything"

"Middle" Couple - Alan Weller & Joyce Miller - "Nobody's Perfect", "When the Kids Get Married"

 

"Twilight" Couple - Carol & Ben Fessler - "Where Are the Snows", "Someone Needs Me"

 

Spring 2011 - "The Red Carpet"
written & directed by Carol Fessler
musical direction by Willa Fougnie

Cast of "The Red Carpet"

Cast of Rockerettes for "The Red Carpet"

Rehearsal for "The Red Carpet"

 

Fall 2010 - "Ballroom Memories"
written by Cy Webber
directed by Judy Lovelace

Cast of "Ballroom Memories"

Cast of Rockerettes for "Ballroom Memories"

Publicity photos for "Ballroom Memories"

 

Spring 2010 - ''Recipe - a little of this and a little of that''
written & directed by Willa Fougnie

Cast of "Recipe"

Cast of Rockerettes for "Recipe"

Scenes from "Recipe"

 

''Thanks for Thirty, Eloise''
2009 Spring Show - 30th Anniversary
written & directed by Willa Fougnie


Thanks for Thirty, Eloise - cast


(photos courtesy of Sally Norton)
































''Cabaret Trifecta''
2008 Fall Show
written & directed by Carol Fessler
musical direction by Willa Fougnie

 ''Cabaret Trifecta” was a musical cabaret in two acts, a melodious mixture of vocals and fancy footwork, interspersed with delightful, light-hearted skits. The action takes place in a glamorous night club that harbors a racehorse bookie taking secret bets. Songs include favorites such as: “The Night They Invented Champagne”, “Luck Be A Lady”, “IÂ’m the Last of the Red Hot Mamas”, “I Saw The Light”, “IÂ’ll Never Fall In Love Again”, “You DonÂ’t Bring Me Flowers”, plus many more. Dance routines include clogging to “If YouÂ’ve Got the Money Honey, IÂ’ve Got the Time”, along with the fabulous Rockerettes including production numbers like “No Business Like Show Business” and “Another Opening, Another Show”.



Cabaret Trifecta cast

2008 Spring Show

''A Champion Season''
directed by Cy Webber
A collection of musical numbers from Broadway shows
directed and/or choreographed by Gower Champion.




Cast for Spring 2008 Show


Dress Rehearsal Photos